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SIMPLICITY. SUSTAINABILITY. LONGEVITY.

OUR HISTORY

"Before founding Oakwill, I was in search of simple quality leather goods that would last and wear in the way leather once did. I found, however, that available options were largely mass-produced, lacking character and lasting quality. Furthermore, even at the most luxury level, leather goods, although handcrafted, were over-complicated and at a price point that most couldn't afford. In disbelief of fast fashion and fleeting designs, Oakwill was born". Kai James, Oakwill Founder. ​

Oakwill was founded on the concept that simpler is better. We believe in investing in quality rather than quantity, and, crafting lasting goods. We believe in sustainable production and sustainable societies that encourage creativity, support art and rely on people rather than machines. ​

OUR PRODUCTION

At Oakwill, we only use high-quality vegetable tanned leather which ages beautifully with use and lasting hardware components. We forgo lining, embracing the charm of natural leather. It is for this reason that some of our products may contain natural markings. We are of the opinion that these markings make the products unique and important.​All of our production is done by hand , we use traditional saddle stitching. We are proud to say that all of our production takes place in small workshops in Saigon, Vietnam. Though it would be faster and more cost-efficient to use factories to produce our products, we believe that our slower, skilful methods result in finer, stronger pieces that retain the imperfect beauty of vegetable tanned leather.

OUR VALUES

​Furthering this, we feel that talented artists and craftspeople should be valued rather than replaced with technology. We believe in supporting a society of passion,creativity and talent rather than one of mass production and impersonal products and companies.

To learn more about our values, production methods and materials, check out our social media accounts at the icons below. ​